Solar Installers Market: ZIP 92040
Opportunity Score
81
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 92040 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 45,978 and household incomes well above the national median ($103,585). There are 39 solar installers operations in ZIP 92040.
Area Profile
45,978
Population
$103,585
Median Income
+39% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
11.6/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 39.1 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 17.0% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 92040.
39
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
8.5 per 10K residents
7
Roofing Contractors
1.5 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 84.8% of the relevant market in ZIP 92040 (39 vs. 7 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,500
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,908
Median Gross Rent
$650 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$180 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 39
- Related Businesses
- 7
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
+39% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+1.1 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
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92071
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92019
9.1 mi
Pop: 45,801
$99,266
Walk: 7.9
92020
9.5 mi
Pop: 58,490
$72,822
Walk: 11.7
92064
9.9 mi
Pop: 48,555
$144,201
Walk: 10.4
92065
10.0 mi
Pop: 37,397
$120,550
Walk: 6.8
92131
10.7 mi
Pop: 35,831
$181,281
Walk: 8.0
92119
11.5 mi
Pop: 24,868
$115,600
Walk: 10.9
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About This Data
Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits